Sr Clerk B, Sterilization

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,595 - 46,423; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York is seeking a Senior Clerk B for the Sterilization department. The role involves maintaining the sterilization area and processing instruments according to strict safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have two years of college education and completion of a certified sterile processing program.

The position requires adherence to safety and handling regulations, with a standard workweek of 35 hours. Compensation is set based on experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $28.68 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college or equivalent business experience.
• Minimum one to two years related experience required.
• Certification as CRCST or NYS Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, pack, and sterilize dental instruments and materials.
• Collect soiled instrumentation and deliver clean items as scheduled.
• Maintain sterilization area according to policy.

Education

Two (2) years of college or completion of secretarial school

Completion of sterile processing training program

Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or NYS Dental Assistant certification

Job description

Clerical Grade 4

Job Details

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $28.68 - $28.68

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Sterilization Manager, the Senior Clerk B, Sterilization is responsible for maintaining the sterilization area and all instrumentation that requires reprocessing.

Responsibilities

• Will inspect, pack and sterilize dental instruments and materials and operate the sterilization equipment according to protocol.
• Will collect soiled instrumentation and deliver clean instrumentation according to schedule.
• Maintains the sterilization area neatly according to policy.
• Incumbent must adhere strictly to safety, sterilization, handling and technical regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college or completion of secretarial school of equivalent business experience.
• Plus a minimum of one or two years’ related experience.
• Completion of sterile processing training program with a certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST); or a NYS Dental Assistant certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree desirable.

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